For this year's November member meeting, Chab Dai invited member organizations to participate in a "product fair"... each organization had the opportunity to display and sell products sewn or produced by their clients (many have projects focused on income generation, so the clients going through rehabilitation learn skills in sewing or jewelry making). The fair not only gave organizations the chance to show off the work of their clients, but also gave the rest of us a chance to do some Christmas shopping!
While shopping for Christmas goodies, we excitedly ran across some great baby products now being made by some of Chab Dai's members. Because these products support fair trade ethics and the income generation efforts of great organizations combating trafficking and exploitation (plus the products are totally adorable, unique + fashionable), we couldn't resist getting a few things...
So what did we get?
1) A baby mei tai made by Daughters Cambodia. Mei tais are all the rage for baby carriers in Australia & New Zealand these days, often referred to as the "Asian baby carrier" since they originated in China. Similar to "moby wraps" commonly used in the U.S., this carrier can carry a baby on the front or back. Daughters is a great program in Cambodia that helps women and girls who are sexually exploited. They help clients learn to sew, decorate cakes and make jewelry. The mei tai we chose is black + red with with a piece of traditional cloth sewn on the front from Mondulkiri, a primarily tribe hill area in northeastern Cambodia (Photos: R - Our mei tai from Daughters)2) A charming, hand-sewn diaper bag set, created by Sak Saum, an organization focused on teaching vulnerable women sewing and business skills. They make some great products. Our black and white diaper bag set comes with a tote, changing pad, sling and nursing cover - all hand sewn, beautiful and unique. (Pictures to come)
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